what do pharmacist do anyway? Every time I go to the pharmacy, I see a lineup of people behind the counter doing something I’m sure they’re counting up pills, but did they do anything else?

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what do pharmacist do anyway? Every time I go to the pharmacy, I see a lineup of people behind the counter doing something I’m sure they’re counting up pills, but did they do anything else?

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There is a number of drugs and ointments where parts of, or even the whole preparation and mixing process takes place on site. Especially for ointments, but also for stuff like antibiotics etc.

Source: just sitting next to a pharmacist friend atm